Researcher in solar cell technology with focus on electrical characterisation

Temporary full-time position for 6 months, starting as soon as possible or by agreement

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering aims to be an environment for successful and valuable research and education with a focus on materials science solutions for important societal challenges. Our department is an exciting workplace with research in a broad technology-related area, from basic research to large-scale applied research, and with close contacts with students through the department's involvement in engineering and master's programs. Our research and teaching are conducted within seven divisions with different research focus.

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About the division

The division for Solar Cell Technology (SOL) is part of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the Ångström Laboratory. The research spans from fundamental understanding to development of efficient and potentially low cost solar cells based on thin film technology. Our aim is that the research contributes to a sustainable electricity system with the sun as energy source. Our focus is on aterials containing chalcogens, such as sulfur and selenium, for example (Ag,Cu)(In,Ga)Se2 (CIGS) and Cu2ZnSn(S,Se)4 (CZTS), but also inorganic perovskites such as BaZrS3 and other new materials.

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Project description

The project aims to increase the understanding of metastable behavior in solar cell materials through electrical characterization. The work is carried out in connection to a WISE project where properties of thin films with wide band gap energy is characterized for applications in solar cells.

Duties

The duties involve electrical characterization of thin films and solar cells using capacitance-, current-voltage and quantum efficiency measurements, as well as analysis of the results and comparison with theoretical calculations.

You are expected to work efficiently, safely and independently in a lab environment and be responsible for and handle experimental equipment.

In addition, communication of research results, for example through scientific articles in well-established scientific journals, is also included as an important part of the employment.

Qualification requirements

PhD degree in Engineering Physics with specialization in electronics, or a closely related field.

We require documented knowledge and several years of research experience of electrical characterization of Cu(In,Ga)Se2-based thin film solar cells, including capacitance measurements.

We require very good oral and written skills in English, as well as very good skills in writing scientific publications.

Additional qualifications

It will be an advantage with experience in one or more of the following fields

• admittance spectroscopy,
• temperature dependent current-voltage measurements,
• quantum efficiency measurements.

We attach great importance to your personal qualities. Good cooperation and communication skills are very important. You must be purposeful, structured and able to work effectively both individually and in a group. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

When assessing the applications, special emphasis will be placed on the applicant's ability to publish scientific work in high-quality journals and to give presentations at scientific meetings.

Your application must include

• A short letter of description of yourself, why are you interested in joining this project, and why you are suitable for this position
• CV (maximum 2 pages)
• Copy of the PhD, master's degree (or equivalent) and academic transcripts
• Publication list. Mark the most relevant publications for the position and comment your contribution to those publications.
• Names and contact details of at least two reference persons who have accepted to be references for you. It must also be stated what relationship you have had with the respective referent.

During the application period, we will continuously read application documents and call for interviews

About the employment

The position is a temporary position for 6 months. Scope of employment: 100%. Starting date as soon as possible or by agreement. Placement: Uppsala

For further information about the position, please contact:

Professor Marika Edoff,  marika.edoff@angstrom.uu.se or Professor Charlotte Platzer Björkman, charlotte.platzer@uu.se

Please submit your application no later than Jan 15th  2025, UFV-PA 2024/4423